Known for her matching ensembles, The Queen's vibrant hat collection is one to admire
Over the years, the late Queen Elizabeth II has donned more than 5,000 hats to match her coats. Aside from merely following royal protocols, the Queen's hat signifies the role she took on.
It showed that the monarch was "indentured to a service, to a job," writes British historian Robert Lacey in the book HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style.
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Oftentimes, The Queen would wear bright-coloured headpieces for people to easily recognise her.
Below are some of her most memorable ensembles:
100th Anniversary of the Royal British Legion Industries
When the Royal British Legion Industries village celebrated its centenary year, the Queen visited the charity to show her support while wearing a deep purple hat and coat.
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